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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS – AN INTERESTING EVOLUTION

Culinary Cues

While the rich were still celebrating life in the grand hotels and established restaurants that remained viable during this time, the poor suffered immeasurable pain. “To Restaurants and hotels rarely judge their audience, they accommodate those who can spend so that they can survive, employ talented workers, and even thrive in some cases.

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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Mark Brezinski has been heralded as "the father of Dallas’ fast casual food scene" He has opened more than 50 restaurants in the DFW area including Pei Wei Asian Diner, Bengal Coast, Velvet Taco and his newest venture Bizzy Burger Merchants. What impact do you feel you’ve had on Dallas’ food scene?

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Casual Dining Chains Are Back, Baby

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| John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Once shunned by millennials, “uncool” chains are gearing up for a comeback For years, millennials were blamed for the death of the casual chain restaurant. And fast-casual chains , like Chipotle and Panera Bread, have been booming for years, with no signs of slowing in that sector.

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How Hospitality Can Close the Food Gap

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, Americans dine out frequently, both at fine dining restaurants and more casual establishments, with delivery apps filling in for in-person seating at the moment. This is where restaurant and hotel operators have room to step in. Restaurants and hotels can showcase what makes them special.

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Four Factors Likely to Drive Global Mobile Wallet Market Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

The increasing adoption of existing mobile payment methods, including Apple Pay, and Google Pay, among others, has limited the hassle for hotels and restaurants to develop their apps. Rising advancements in mobile app development technologies will also boost the preference for mobile-payment solutions.

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Spring Break Travel is in the Forecast: How to Attract Tourists to Your Restaurant

Restaurant365

Casual dining – 32%. Fast casual – 25%. So, whether you are a specialty kiosk, fast-casual, or fine dining, there is additional money to be made by catering to tourists. Contact nearby hotels. Introduce yourself to the concierges of local hotels and let them know why their guests would be interested in your restaurant.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

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